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Breaking through media echo chambers

2016-11-19

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Stefan Klauser, the lead strategist of the ETH Zurich’s Digital Society initiative, offers his thoughts on how digital media consumers can break out of polarizing bubbles for better democracy. ___ swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on …

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Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy | DAY 2

2016-11-18

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The 6th world conference on active citizenship and participatory democracy is a timely event indeed. Just days after perhaps the most suprising election result in modern history, and after a US presidential campaign full of lies, accusations and stupidities, we are gathering in this beautiful spot of the Basque Country for four days of sharing, …

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Foro Global sobre Democracia Directa Moderna | DÍA 2

2016-11-18

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Ciudadanía activa y gobiernos participativos son características esenciales de toda democracia moderna. A la hora de abordar importantes desafíos globales – desde educación a bienestar, emigración a cambio climático – los movimientos sociales y los gobiernos locales sirven de equipos prácticos de rescate de derechos y libertades fundamentales recogidos en el concepto de gobierno abierto …

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Electric cars could travel on the hard shoulder

2016-11-18

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Transport minister Doris Leuthard is considering letting electric and driverless vehicles use the hard shoulder of motorways, in a bid to promote the new technologies. But will that compromise motorway safety? (RTS/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a …

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Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy | DAY 1

2016-11-17

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The 6th world conference on active citizenship and participatory democracy is a timely event indeed. Just days after perhaps the most suprising election result in modern history, and after a US presidential campaign full of lies, accusations and stupidities, we are gathering in this beautiful spot of the Basque Country for four days of sharing, …

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The cost of quitting nuclear energy

2016-11-11

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Is Switzerland ready to phase out nuclear power? Experts weigh in on the November 27 nationwide vote on the country’s nuclear plants. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) Banning construction of nuclear power plants and limiting the use of existing ones to 45 years: that’s what the people’s initiative from the Green Party proposes. This would mean that the stations …

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When weather extremes cause plants to climb mountains

2016-11-10

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Swiss scientists are carrying out a long-term study into the effects of climate change on Alpine plants. (RTS/swissinfo.ch/jh) The research, centred in the Glarus Alps, is taking place just as 20 thousand participants meet in Morocco to agree the details for implementing the global Paris accord to combat global warming. Biologists from the Federal Technology …

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How the Swiss capital reacted to Trump’s win

2016-11-09

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The election of Donald Trump as president had strong reverberations on the streets of the Swiss capital Bern, with some saying they were reduced to tears. (Julie Hunt, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on …

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Elderly share homes with Geneva students

2016-11-08

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Hundreds of students in Geneva are struggling to find a a place to live. Now the University of Geneva has started placing students in private homes of elderly people. In exchange the students help their hosts with work around the house. (RTS/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its …

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Why the elite come to Switzerland for healthcare

2016-11-08

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Swiss luxury clinics are doing a roaring trade, thanks to a growing number of rich patients from abroad seeking medical help, detox or cosmetic surgery. (RTS/swissinfo.ch/jh) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For …

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How Swiss is the US electoral system?

2016-11-04

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The US electoral system may seem rather unique, but it actually has a lot in common with Switzerland’s brand of democracy. Here’s how they compare. The report is presented by swissinfo.ch’s Susan Misicka. The original video was produced by Arthur Honegger and Jonas Bayona of the online news service of Swiss public television, SRF. — …

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Weighing up the cost of childcare

2016-10-27

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Switzerland is home to the world’s most expensive childcare costs and some parents are better off looking after the children themselves. To change this, the government is suggesting introducing special tax breaks. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) For many Swiss families childcare is a big financial burden. Three days a week in a non-subsidised crèche can easily cost CHF20,000 …

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How to operate a nuclear reactor

2016-10-27

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What is the point of training people how to operate a nuclear reactor in a power plant that is about to close down? Swiss Public Television goes to Mühleberg to find out. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide …

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Bashar al-Assad speaks to Swiss television

2016-10-20

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In an interview with Swiss public television, SRF, aired on Wednesday, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad denied government forces bombed hospitals indiscriminately. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos …

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Hydrogen-powered street sweeper hits the road

2016-10-16

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Over the next two years, the municipality of Dübendorf, in canton Zurich, will be testing a hydrogen powered street cleaning vehicle. The trial is intended to show the viability of hydrogen power for everyday use. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on …

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Sailors from a landlocked country

2016-10-14

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The Swiss merchant navy celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2016. Up until the 1960s, the crews of Swiss ocean-going freighters were still mainly Swiss. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For …

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Manufacturing opportunities with robots

2016-10-10

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Swiss manufacturing is often associated with quality and precision. Automation could soon be part of the equation too. (srf/swissinfo.ch/cp) According to an index by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Switzerland is top in the world when it comes to innovation, but it’s also faced with some of the highest labour costs in the world. …

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Swiss Freiberg breed fights for recognition

2016-10-10

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The Swiss Freiberg breed is trying to shake off its work horse image. The pedigree that used to be popular with the army and famers was recently on show at the Marché-Concours horse show in Saignelégier, canton Jura. (SRF/swisisnfio.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to …

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Too proud to go on welfare

2016-10-10

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The Brogers have been entitled to welfare for the past 20 years but have never taken payments. It’s a matter of pride for the couple. It would also mean giving up their 13 dogs. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and …

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3D printers help surgeons do a better job

2016-10-04

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Surgeons in Bern now practise risky procedures on models created by 3D printers, before trying them on real patients. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit …

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